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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Gary Partridge, 74, born on November 1, 1939 and passed away on September 6, 2014. We will remember him forever.

We have many family members, relatives and friends who live far apart from each other and have chosen this memorial as our way to come together and honor our father. Please contribute to his memory by adding a special tribute, share a story or even upload a picture you may have of Gary and our family. 

To do this, you will be prompted to register your name, email addess and a password you create.

Sons Ken, Keith and Keven Partridge thank you for sharing and hope you enjoy our family pictures taken at various stages of Gary's life.        

November 28, 2014
November 28, 2014
What I liked best about Gary was his adventurous spirit. He was always game to go new places and experience new things. He even ate fried shrimp heads, eyes and all, when we took him to sushi for the first time and he laughed while doing it. He was also a wonderful grandfather.
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
"This too shall pass". Gary's words to me during a painful time in my life. I still think of his words when I am struggling with difficult decisions. Calm, cool and collected, he seemed to approach life in a different way.
One of my favorite cabin memories: We both wanted the left over Turkey stuffing from Christmas to take back home. He convinced me to let him have it, when Dennis and I returned to the cabin in May, there sat the stuffing with a beautiful green, fuzzy mold. When I mentioned he had left the coveted stuffing his response " I thought it would age nicely. Have fun laughing Gary.
November 16, 2014
November 16, 2014
Words cannot express how much we (Dennis & Deb) miss and love Gary. However, words such as loyal, caring and loving help in portraying what a wonderful father, brother, and friend he was to all who were fortunate to have known him.

He delighted in having good conversation and led many interesting family discussions. He enjoyed his family and was extremely proud of his sons.

We love you Gary and you will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever.
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
Partridge brothers, this is a beautiful way to honor your Dad and keep his memories present. Having lost my sweet Mom this year, I know all the holidays, family birthdays and important events without your Dad will be difficult. Praying your cherished memories, favorite family stories and beloved pictures bring you comfort. Your Dad will always be with you! He was a kind man. My love and prayers for comfort are with all of you!
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
Gary always seemed so young to me. When I think of him I remember an easy confidence and a kind of joie de vie with a steady hand. Always a smile and always encouraging. Gary Partridge was a good man.
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
Married for 16 years Gary and I remained friends and we're always on the same page raising our three sons. Always a sources of good advice when I would be challenged as a single parent. This would continue through the collage years and beyond So blessed we lived long enough to witness our grown sons into middle age. The best work we ever did. You were a good man Gary.
November 15, 2014
November 15, 2014
I'll always remember many fun times we all had together, especially Ann's broccoli casserole that I never could reproduce. I have missed all of you over the years even though I know how people tend to drift apart after divorces, etc. Gary was one of my favorites and always will be, along with all three of the boys, who no longer are boys....
November 9, 2014
November 9, 2014
One special quality I always appreciated about my Dad was his ability to just listen. He was great that way.
October 26, 2014
October 26, 2014
Imagine in our world today, having 3 toddlers by the age of 22? That is how my father and mother started their young adult lives. What responsibility at such a young age! Yet for me, my dad was an excellent provider to our family. He was that solid rock we 3 boys could depend on. He always seemed to have the answers whenever I was troubled. He had a way of calming me down and helping me think through a difficult situation and get things under control. He was there for me emotionally and I always felt supported. He had great character and he always gave unconditionally. I had the opportunity to work with my dad and help build Partridge & Associates, his IT Consulting Services firm in La Canada, Ca. With his help, I learned how to sell our services and recruit IT consultants and I'm proud to say that I am still in the same business today. I owe my own career to him and I'm so grateful today. Thank you dad for always being there for me!!!

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November 28, 2014
November 28, 2014
What I liked best about Gary was his adventurous spirit. He was always game to go new places and experience new things. He even ate fried shrimp heads, eyes and all, when we took him to sushi for the first time and he laughed while doing it. He was also a wonderful grandfather.
November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
"This too shall pass". Gary's words to me during a painful time in my life. I still think of his words when I am struggling with difficult decisions. Calm, cool and collected, he seemed to approach life in a different way.
One of my favorite cabin memories: We both wanted the left over Turkey stuffing from Christmas to take back home. He convinced me to let him have it, when Dennis and I returned to the cabin in May, there sat the stuffing with a beautiful green, fuzzy mold. When I mentioned he had left the coveted stuffing his response " I thought it would age nicely. Have fun laughing Gary.
November 16, 2014
November 16, 2014
Words cannot express how much we (Dennis & Deb) miss and love Gary. However, words such as loyal, caring and loving help in portraying what a wonderful father, brother, and friend he was to all who were fortunate to have known him.

He delighted in having good conversation and led many interesting family discussions. He enjoyed his family and was extremely proud of his sons.

We love you Gary and you will always be in our thoughts and hearts forever.
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A Little History

November 11, 2016

To the Partridge Family …………………………     November 11, 2016

 I was reminiscing with one of my daughter today about people that we knew years ago. And Gary Partridge came to mind. Went to google and looked for Partridge & Associates. What I found was not surprising, but certainly saddening. Over the year Gary and I did not keep in touch for whatever reason. My fault, probably more than his. Anyway after reading the items on the memorial site many things came to mind. I would like to relate some of those to you all.

 We start at Bendix Pacific Division of the Bendix Corporation in North Hollywood California. Gary was working, if my memory is right, as a timekeeper in the factory. We, the Data Processing department, we were looking for a trainee in the tabulating section.

Gary applied. We brought him in and he took off like a duck to water. He was terrific. I can’t recall how long he worked in tabulating, but before long we gave him a chance in the programming section. Again, he was a star. We worked together for several years.

 Several years later I went to work at The Title Insurance and Trust Company in downtown Los Angeles. The Programming Department, not under my supervision, was looking for quality computer programmers. Gary applied and was immediately hired. Gary would drive to my house in Granada Hills and then we would drive to TI in downtown LA. Gary did many great projects at TI.

 As time went by I moved to Gibraltar Savings and Loan Association in Beverly Hills as Manager of Data Processing. Their computer department was really in a mess. The savings computer system was a disaster. I called Gary and asked him to join me as Manager of Systems and Programming. He and a team of programmers, he hired, built a computer savings system that lasted 15 years. The concept and design was years ahead of its time. AND it was implemented in 9 months. We were together for the better part of 5 years at Gibraltar.

 With our success with the new savings system the Loan department wanted us to do the same for them. We started, but had many difficulties. The major problem was, and we didn’t realize its magnitude, was that we were dealing with 5 departments, each with its own Vice President. With the saving system, we had one person to deal with and he knew what he wanted. As thing progressed or didn’t progress top management became very unhappy with the results. Someone had to go and I was forced to release Gary. I left Gibraltar a short time later.

Maybe that was a blessing in disguise because this is when Gary formed Partridge & Associates. You know the story from there on.

 I am truly sorry that we didn’t stay in touch. Can’t really say why. We just had other parts of our life to go on to. Gary called me a several years ago and we reminisced about our staff at Gibraltar. He had kept up with most of them in some way. I’m truly sorry that we didn’t remain in contact. Gary was a great guy. We played a lot of Hearts games at lunch. We had a lot of good times together. We accomplished many great things in the Tabulating/Data Processing world. He was truly a fine man and friend.

Les Luby 

San Francisco on $50.00

November 15, 2014

Your dad was a hard worker, too hard sometimes. I had cabin fever with kids 24/7. It was time for a break. I convinced Gary we could take a driving trip to San Francisco on $50. Except for buying gas (credit card) we camped and ate McDonalds it was a great trip. Try and do that today!

Disney, here we come!

November 14, 2014

This picture was about 1997. We drove our white safari van from Renton, Washington all the way to Dad and Ann's house in California. This was a special moment for me as I remember feeling proud about my family, Carrie, Meg and Johnathan and we were on our way to Disneyland. It was the kids first time their. Dad and Ann joined us and we had a good time. My Dad always loved being with us, even if it meant going on rollar coasters, water parks that the kiddies wanted to go do. He was the best in that special way. Family mattered to him and I am gratefull as a result.  

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